Photosynthesis 2017
Designed by Hjalmar Hach
What it is
A light-to-medium abstract strategy, economic game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around action points, area majority / influence, bias.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #816 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
Mechanics
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How to play Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's an Abstract Strategy and Economic game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Area Majority / Influence and Bias. A light-to-medium abstract strategy, economic game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around action points, area majority / influence, bias. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #816 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
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